Gunslinger Games Opens!

A new game store has opened in North Texas...with some welcome connections! Gunslinger Games is now open at 11110 Petal St, Suite 200, in northeast Dallas, Texas. Inside the 2500 square foot facility hobbyists will find tables and terrain for miniatures play and wargaming, roleplaying and board game stock...and the return of VGCorp and the much-loved BattleTech virtual reality combat pods! Gunslinger also hopes to meet the frequently voiced need for late weeknight hours of play, with initial hours of operation announced as Tuesday through Friday 6pm to midnight; Saturday noon to midnight; and Sunday 3pm to 9pm. Store owner Vincent Johnson, well-remembered in the Adeptus community for his service as a staff member at XMax Games, states, 'We have a limited inventory that we are slowly building, but can order Warhammer Fantasy, 40K and virtually any hobby product through our distributors. Our miniatures scene is already robust, as is our Magic: the Gathering community, and we welcome roleplaying groups. We have tables and boards for play and even a good amount of terrain. Our website is also under construction.'

Though 'starting small' by their own concession, the Gunslingers decided it was better to get doors open and games playing, and are trying to offer some things the community has been asking for. If the location is convenient to you and the hours to your advantage, give them a try--and watch for future organized-play events at Gunslinger Games, as well!

40K Combat Patrol Sat Mar 19 at Lone Star Dallas

As part of it's ongoing Commanders Challenge event, Lone Star Comics Dallas will host a modified Warhammer 40,000 Combat Patrol Tournament Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 11am!

Interested participants *must* field their Commanders Challenge 40K HQ choice model entry in the Combat Patrol tourney (see the listing for that event for specifics). Space is limited so stop by LSD to make your qualifying purchase and register ASAP.

Armies must be composed to a maximum of 400 Points from an inprint 40K codex; must include 1 Troops choice; must include 1 HQ choice (which must be the player's Commanders Challenge entry as noted); cannot include any 2+ Armour Saves (unless the single specific HQ model entry); cannot include any models with more than 2 Wounds (unless the single specific HQ model entry); and may not include any vehicle with a combined AV total (Front + Rear + Side [counted only once]) greater than 33.

The tourney will be three rounds, and local terrain artist Dave Pakalnis has volunteered his custom 4x4 boards to battle over! Participants will acquire Commanders Challenge Command points, so ready your forces and muster to Lone Star Comics Dallas March 19 to rise to command!

Schedule:

  • Check In Before 11am
  • Game One 11am - 11:50am
  • Game Two 12pm - 12:50pm
  • Game Three 1pm - 1:50pm
  • Awards Ceremony 2pm

GW Frisco Madness of March!

Games Workshop Frisco would like to invite North Texas hobbyists to participate in their month-long 'Madness of March!'

This four session, single elimination tournament (echoing another March tourney institution) for Warhammer 40K will begin with 1500 point armies pitted against each other March 5; the winners will advance to face each other at 1750 points March 12, with semi-finalists squaring off at 2000 points March 19 and the championship being settled at a whopping 2250 points March 26!

Games will be played at GW Frisco each Saturday from Noon to 9pm. Each participant pays a $5 entry fee, with the entire proceeds going toward GW Gift Card first and second prizes, awarded the last day of play. The host organization is The North Texas Social & Gaming Club; address any queries for additional details to them or Adam at GW Frisco. Good luck!
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'Ultramarines' Free Fan Screening comes to North Texas!

Saturday, February 26, 2011, the Codex Pictures' limited DVD release 'Ultramarines,' a Warhammer 40,000 based animated feature, will be shown on the big screen at the Cinemark Movies 8, Lewisville, Texas...and this screening is free of charge to fans!

Details can be had at this link, which includes instructions for reserving passes for the limited-availability seating: http://ultramarinesthemovie.com/usa-fan-screenings?utm_source=Ultramarines:+The+Movie+Newsletter&utm_campaign=33fc8d94de-Newsletter016&utm_medium=email

Screening is at 11am; Codex Pictures advises that the DVD release carries an 'R' rating, and IDs should be brought to the North Texas area screening for admittance.
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Warhammer 40,000 Tournament Feb 19 at Comic Asylum

Comic Asylum Garland has announced a tournament for Warhammer 40K Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 10am. Set at 2000 points, interested participants can sign up instore at CA, or call Bob or the staff for additional details!